Son Dakika... 9 CHP lawmakers from Kılıçdaroğlu's administration face expulsion demand
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Nine Republican People's Party (CHP) lawmakers have been referred to the party's High Disciplinary Board for expulsion.
- The decision was made unanimously by the current CHP leadership.
- The specific reasons for the disciplinary action were not immediately detailed.
The current leadership of the Republican People's Party (CHP) has initiated disciplinary proceedings against nine of its own lawmakers, seeking their expulsion from the party. The decision was announced by party spokesperson Müslim Sarı, who stated that the referral to the High Disciplinary Board was unanimous.
The lawmakers facing potential expulsion are Ensar Aytekin, Ali Mahir Başarır, Gökhan Günaydın, Nurhayat Altaca Kayışoğlu, Özgür Karabat, Umut Akdoğan, Veli Ağbaba, Turan Taşkın Özer, and Burhanettin Bulut. They have been referred to the board with a recommendation for permanent expulsion, a severe disciplinary measure.
While the announcement detailed the names of the lawmakers and the disciplinary action taken, the specific grounds for their referral were not immediately disclosed. The move signals a significant internal party conflict within the CHP, with the leadership taking a firm stance against these nine members.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.